Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of apple pie and cheesecake with these Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars. A graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, spiced apple filling, and buttery streusel come together in this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the apple layer:
- 2 large apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Toss apples with lemon juice, spices, and sugar. Spoon over cheesecake layer.
- Make streusel topping and sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate before slicing.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- For a sweeter touch, drizzle with caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
